Strength Training and its benefit

If your goal is to improve strength, lose fat or improve in a sport, well strength training is just what your body needs in order to succeed or perform well. Regardless of your gender no matter what activity you do or what type of sport you participate in, a specific level of fitness is required. Of course everyone wants to have the perfect body; however few of us don’t know how to reach our Fitness goals.

Why is this important you may ask? Strength training is just what your body needs to fight the loss of muscle, bone mass and strength that comes with aging. Strength training keeps the excess weight off. It aids in shedding pounds and it helps maintain weight loss. (Did you know that after puberty we begin to lose about 1 percent of our bone and muscle strength every year?) I can bet that you were a little surprise to hear that, however to prevent or reverse bone and muscle losses add strength training to your workout.

 Everyone, no matter how young or old, should be doing some kind of regular strength training. At home, or at the gym using any equipment that gets the job done. Don’t limit yourself to thinking that lifting weights, expensive machines, or gym membership is the only way to do strength training; Pushups, jump squats, lunges, and mountain climbing are all examples of exercises that provide strength training.

·        Getting Started

 Since muscle growth is such a slow process, weight lifting should be broken down into three muscle developing stages and working with a fitness expert is a very safe and effective way to acquire the right amount of knowledge on this.

·        Benefits of Strength Training

1.      Keeps the excess weight off. 

2.      Protects bone health and muscle mass.

3.      Makes you stronger and fitter.

4.      Aids in developing better body mechanics.

5.      Aids in disease prevention.

6.      Boosts energy levels and improves your mood.

 There is no surprise that Strength training makes you stronger and fitter. After all it involves strengthening and toning your muscles by contracting them against a resisting force. There are two types of resistance training they are Isometric resistance and Isotonic strength training.  Isometric resistance involves contracting your muscles against a non-moving object, such as against the floor in a push-up. Isotonic strength training involves contracting your muscles through a range of motion.

Both make you stronger and can get you into better shape. Remember that with strength training your muscles need time to recover, so it should only be done on alternate days. Always take some time to warm up and cool down after strength training.

Strength training has benefits that go well beyond the appearance of nicely toned muscles. Your balance and coordination will improve, as will your posture. More importantly, if you have poor flexibility and balance, strength training can reduce your risk of falling by as much as 40 percent, a crucial benefit, especially as you get older.

If you have arthritis, strength training can be as effective as medication in decreasing arthritis pain. Strength training can help post-menopausal women increase their bone density and reduce the risk of bone fractures. As if that isn’t enough to convince you, strength training has also been shown to be a great antidepressant, to help you sleep better, and to improve your overall quality of life.

Who doesn't want to look better, feel better, and live a longer, healthier life? Get started now with a complete workout program that includes strength training and start your journey.


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